Love this wine tasting room!! It's a good vibe and the guy who works here is so down to earth with good sense of humor! The decor is very bright and modern inside! The music was really good and what really made us want to try was the warm wine. My sister tried and really enjoyed it so she bought a glass. I learned to this is part of the Cali love wine tasting room, which is one of my fav tasting rooms in Solvang. I highly recommend here and if you want to have a good time!! Good wine and good vibes! -Marshay D. read more

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Walked in because of a Groupon and was not at all disappointed! Met Luke the owner and he's a super rad guy who will chat about anything with you while you enjoy the wine he makes. I really recommend the Grateful Red and Guns N Rosé but all the wine's on the tasting menu were great. Super chill ambiance which is great if you're looking for a lovely wine tasting experience with out the snobbery that certain other wineries might make you feel. All are welcome here from the Fortune 500 to the those who maybe don't order off the top shelf. Please go visit Luke at Jalopy when in Solvang! read more

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Saw the sign hot wine and immediately had to try it. The place is cute inside with nice artifacts. They have wine tasting also, but all I wanted was the hot wine. It was made with cinnamon, apples, and some other ingredients which made it taste sooo good. It was hot and refreshing. Service was amazing. I enjoyed the flavor and the warmth. I never had any warm wine before. This was my first time so I know I will be back. Note/ they played good music read more

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Visited on a Sunday and arrived as it was opening. Luke was such a easy going, chill dude. The place was spacious, open, and inviting. We used the Groupon option, which is a great deal allowing us to take a bottle home. I'm glad that we were able to check out JALOPY. Definitely recommend taking out some time while you're walking around to sip some good wine. Cheers! read more

The Wine here was so delicious! The aromas of Jalopy wine are so distinctive and appealing. We enjoyed them so much. Me n my wife had a great experience. The service provided by the host was awesome. Wish we could remember his name. We will be back. read more

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This is a fun, laidback place for wine tasting! The owner was very friendly and told us all about the history of the business while we were enjoying our tasting. We were given generous pours so we felt pretty good at the end of the experience. Dr Sundquist Dry Reisling- It's a nice summery dry wine with a crisp finish. I enjoyed the floral and apple undertones and it was a nice introduction to the tasting! Guns and Rosé- The bottle was very attractive and we tried a dark and lighter version of this wine. I enjoyed the watermelon undertones and it had a refreshing finish. Grateful Red- This one was my favorite. It had a smoky and peppery finish and a deep flavor that entices your palate. I got cherry undertones which was delicious. Perfect with red meat or dark chocolate. Syrah Blend- This also has a deep flavor but a bit more acidic than the Grateful Red. It has plum and cherry undertones. We ended up buying some bottles to take home. Great experience overall! read more

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My husband and I came in for a tasting and were served 5-6 different kinds. We have done a handful of tasting and this by far was our best experience! Every wine we sampled was so flavorful and so smooth. I could not believe how much we enjoyed every single one. I regret not remembering or catching the name of the gentleman that helped us but he was so kind and friendly as well. He told us all about his childhood experience with picking grapes and his history working with wineries and the food industry. He provided great conversation while we enjoyed the different wines. The bar area was so open and chill as well and decorated very cute. Definitely will be back and Jalopy is our new favorite winery. Can't wait to try Cali Love next! read more

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Great service got a deal on Groupon! Fun little place to stop very simple not a lot of fun! Very casual and comfortable ! Luke was great. His conversation was awesome. We'll be back. read more

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We did the tasting and all the wines were super good! We took home a bottle of the guns and rose. The owner is who pours and he's super nice and friendly. We went back the next day and he remembered us and gave him good food recommendations. We loved the psychedelic hippie vibes as well as the good music. We will 100% be back when we are in Solvang! read more

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Great service, lovely sommelier. Purchased a great Groupon deal. Located right in the middle of all the fun, you can bounce around to a few different spots. Chill ambiance, would definitely go back! read more

We had the best time, our sommelier was super knowledgeable and also funny. He told us all about the wines and some surprising tea with Guns N Roses. He gave us good tips and recommendations for the area as well! It was definitely a good time and laid back. read more

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The vibes at this place are immaculate! My wife and I had a great time here. The wine is really good, we like the reds. It's a really nice, cozy space to relax and chill. Don was there and that dude is legendary. It was like having one of your friends hosting a wine tasting, such a cool dude. We will always visit this place when we go to Solvang... you should too! read more

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I loved this place. In my opinion it is a hidden gem in a area with lots of wine tasting rooms, but the quality of the wine and personal attention from the owner, Luke make this place so special. He was absolutely charming and friendly. It was fun listening to him talk about his journey in CA and he is a humble and down to earth person. His dog, Red is very attached to him so for sure he will be by his side when you visit I am sure. Everything I tried on the tasting menu was so good. I loved the Riesling so much I bought a bottle. The two reds including the reserve one were absolutely delicious! read more

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If you are looking for excellent wine, I would definitely recommend Jalopy. We saw this at the end of the row of shops as we were walking. I was not overly thrilled with either the tasting fees or the wine quality from some of the other places we tried that day. Jalopy was a funny name and when we walked up a guy walked out and said hello and got us set up. On the first taste of the Rose, I was thrilled even though Rose doesn't always save the day for me, this one did. The guy who was funny and friendly turned out to be Luke the owner of the place and all of the wines we had that day were great and Luke was super chill and knowledgeable. We had a fun time and came away with the Rose that did actually save that day. Thanks, Luke, and I would recommend your place to anyone who doesn't need a super fancy tasting room with overpriced tasting fees. read more

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Just left Jalopy Wine and I highly recommend for several reasons: 1. the wine, 2. the vibe, and 3. the winemaker/owner. Great tasting wine, the vibe was just right, and the owner very warm and friendly. Definitely would come back here next time I'm in town. That rosé is probably my favorite! read more

I'm not an oenophile but I like the town of Los Olivos and drinking wine there. I find it to be a low barrier to entry with wines. Despite the Sideways hype I've never gotten the a pretentious/snooty reception from any of the tasting rooms. My last visit was no different but I was looking for another tasting room, I'd been to a few, a few I hadn't tried were busy so I looked for others. Jalopy is tucked away in a...I don't want to say strip mall but it kind of is. The main drag are all refurbished houses and Jalopy has a small gravel lot that's shared between two of these buildings. What I'm getting at here is that it's even more laid back than some other places you can get a tasting at. There are two tables but with our group there was basically one-we took all but one chair. We didn't feel rushed through it at all and my dog even played with their dog as well. Now, I'm not into wine but I liked most of theirs-but even my non-wine palate was a firm 'no' on one and a 'eh' on another. Overall, I'm glad I went and it's a slightly different experience from the rest of Los Olivos. read more

I have no idea if the wines are good or not. I waited for 30 minutes after the stated opening hour, and the door remained locked. Not exactly the way to treat customers. read more

Gotta groupon offer for 2 tastings and included a bottle. Nice little stop during a stroll in Solvang. Throwback classic rock tunes with an overall nice line up for tastings. Host was cool, he's the one that resembles Conan OBrien. read more

If you're looking for a fancy wine tasting experience, this is not the place. There is only enough seating for two parties (that I've seen) and it's all on mismatched outdoor furniture. I think this makes for a unique tasting experience and one that is unpretentious and refreshing. The wine itself varies and there's something for everyone. I've been twice now and for some reason both experiences were quite different in terms of the wine enjoyment. The first time I went I remember enjoying everything whereas this last time the wine seemed too sweet and some odd flavor profiles. But our friends we took enjoyed it and that's all that matters Tip: there's a great Groupon deal at the moment of this review which is $40 for four tastings and a bottle of wine. What a deal! The owner is the one that pours the wine so you get to hear his story, which adds to the experience. read more

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The wine tasting experience with friends was delicious. The service and ambiance were great! Jalopy is new to Solvang but known in Los Olivos where we first visited. We knew we had to go back! read more

Luke the owner was fantastic; Jalopy has amazing wine and a unique atmosphere! He even offered me corned beef out of his instant pot. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Came here with my family for a glass of red wine. Awesome place! Local, Owned, very chill vibes. Johnny is awesome and his dog copper is adorable. Wine is amazing! Strongly recommend! Grateful red is what I'm drinking, and it's amazing!!! Luke is working hard at the vineyard. Will return. read more

Great place to stop while in Los Olivos, Luke is a great host and thier samplings are amazing. The Chardonnay and Rose are a definite must. read more

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Very low key and laid back place. Not your typical Los Olivos tasting room. There is usually only one person working, so it may take a while to get served outside, although the misters were refreshing. But we knew that going in and we were not in a rush. Chill vibe for a chill day. Wine was really good. Music was good. Bummed we missed the wading pool. Have heard a lot of good things about it. Next time! I can not speak to the other reviewers about their negative experience. Unfortunately there are too many experiences in this world like the one they described. But I am also a person of color and did not have anything close to the experience the other reviewers described. It was a normal tasting experience (other than being slow). read more

First of all, Luke is the best. He was super friendly and explained all the wines. And these wines, were truly delicious. Taste different than any other wine I've had, in the best way possible. We tasted four wines for $15 and we ended up buying a bottle of the Riesling. It wasn't sweet like most, and it'll be perfect for a dinner party and story. I also would have bought two bottles of the reds. Come for the flamingos, stay for the wine. Highly recommend. read more

I'm loving Luke's wine, I don't want to say my favorite because you'll buy it all up. Besides the great varietals and blends my favorite part is the unpretentious nature of this winery it makes tasting, buying and drinking a pleasure especially when there's a Grateful Dead reference. Peace to all who drink good local wine! read more

This place is just amazing! The gemelli Sangiovese is everything. The vibes are relaxing and the owner was so kind. I also highly recommend the Riesling read more

Luke is the greatest! I came with two of my girlfriends for the wine tasting and we had an amazing time, and Luke was wonderful company. The Gemelli Sangiovese is a must, but you'll be hard pressed to find a wine you don't enjoy. read more

A must place to stop in Los Olivos. Wine is delicious. Always has good music. Guns and Rose wine is very good and the label is perfect. My wife prefers the "Happy" wine. It is her favorite. read more

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Good wine and the owner Luke was entertaining and a great host! His personality and record player makes for fantastic atmosphere! We'll worth making a point of visiting this tasting room. read more

Luke was awesome. Sich a great host and tour guide through his wonderful wines. Thanks for treating us so well and for making such yummy wine. read more

Fantastic wine and wine maker! Highly recommend!

Business was not open, no one responded to voicemails or emails. We checked 3 days in a row, no sign on door.

I love all the wines on the list, especially the dry riesling and the 'Grateful' cab/Syrah. Vinyl playing with a chill vibe. The winemaker/owner Luke is usually pouring the yummy wines. read more

Glad we found this place! The Grateful Red ended up being my favorite wine of the trip and I tried a lot of wine...

Wow I... we arrived and the owner was nice in the beginning, when he said we had to wit because there was not enough seating, we said no problem. Waited for 30 minutes and no customer service. So we decided to go to a winery around the corner. The unfortunate thing is that they share the same restrooms. When he saw us using the restroom and not his business, he got upset and called us names... very unprofessional. We just wanted to have a good time, but obviously not at this place. Save yourselves time and money, don't go there. read more

What a s horrible place, we waited to be seated but never were, so when we went to another winery where this place shared the same restroom with Brighton, for some reason they were upset and started yelling at us! We felt so discriminated because we are not Caucasian. Please do not go to this place if you believe in equality, I am so saddened that this is still happening in 2021 America!!! read more

This place is wonderful and Luke is fantastic! Despite covid, a power outage and high temps, Luke made a welcome and fun tasting happen on the patio/porch. Corn Dog enjoyed a dip in the lil dog pool setup in the parking lot. Recommend! Grateful was my favorite red and the rose was my #2!! read more

The wine was fantastic and affordable - the winemaker was so helpful and friendly. Great conversation. One of the best in Los Olivos.